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  **DELETED ACCOUNT** on 08/27/2009

  Calgary? As soon as I read skyscrapers, cabs and 9th Ave. I assumed it's NYC 'cause I live right here. How presumptuous of me! LOL
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  **DELETED ACCOUNT** on 08/07/2009

  Thanks for your review of Luscious Dumplings. Good luck with your own writing!
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  TheOnlyInvictus on 08/06/2009

  Calgary girl eh? :)
  I'm originally from Palestine (as you undoubtedly can tell), but I came to Canada 4.5 years ago. Was in Ottawa till last week whence I moved to Toronto.
  And now i'm thinking about just staying in the Toronto area for a while. I have a habit of moving countries every 4-5 years, so we'll see where I'll be in the next couple of years!
  Pleasure to meet you btw.

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  **DELETED ACCOUNT** on 08/27/2009

  Calgary? As soon as I read skyscrapers, cabs and 9th Ave. I assumed it's NYC 'cause I live right here. How presumptuous of me! LOL
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  **DELETED ACCOUNT** on 08/07/2009

  Thanks for your review of Luscious Dumplings. Good luck with your own writing!
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  TheOnlyInvictus on 08/06/2009

  Calgary girl eh? :)
  I'm originally from Palestine (as you undoubtedly can tell), but I came to Canada 4.5 years ago. Was in Ottawa till last week whence I moved to Toronto.
  And now i'm thinking about just staying in the Toronto area for a while. I have a habit of moving countries every 4-5 years, so we'll see where I'll be in the next couple of years!
  Pleasure to meet you btw.
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  TheOnlyInvictus on 08/06/2009

  Erin,
  Thank you so very much for your insightful comments and kind words; to be compared to Hosseini in any manner is a great honor.
  I am very glad you enjoyed this short story and to answer your question: Yes, I did think about expanding it. In fact, I began working on a novella to extrapolate Maryam's life. In the 11th hour I decided against it as a metaphor of Maryam's short life. Perhaps I did not make the right decision in keeping the story brief after all. :)
  Again, thank you!
  PS: I'm in Canada too :) where do you hail from??
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  Leemanchee on 08/03/2009

  Hi Erin
  
  Thanks for taking the time to read and review 'Sam and the Night Jester'.
  
  Your points are correct. There is at least another 20 pages in there.
  Since writing it I had an idea for a bigger story, so when i re-write it, it should become less simplistic and more mature.
  
  I have just finished the second part, which is a separate story that has links to the night jester. By popular demand Wimley is back.
  
  Thanks for the pointers and positive notes.
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  talfier1@comcast.net on 07/31/2009

  Welcome... Did you like the suggestions for a longer piece? I think it would be great to continue. Maybe they go in looking like "misfits" but when they return they look like the "ideal" people they want to be. Just some thoughts.
  Tom
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  Matthew Spira on 07/30/2009

  Actually, I have four posted Occam stories: "The Chaplain's Assistant" is the fourth. However, the next revision of it will probably be posted in a week or so. And the fifth story, called "Homecoming" is in the works. I hope to have it finished by the middle of August.
  
  As for your story "As You Wish It", I think you are kind of in a bit of a writer's trap. If you had done something along the lines of either of my suggestions, especially the latter, I probably would have made a comment along the lines of, "Solid, but somewhat predictable."
  
  It's obviously entirely up to you how you want to proceed with it, but my sense is you've given the story a strong surface, so the challenge now is to add layers of sub-text.
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  MagnoliaMoon on 07/25/2009

  Erin, the next great short-story teller. My hope is that she compile a collection of stories similar to As You With It, and when the collection becomes published, I want a signed copy!!
  
  MM
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  mindsetme on 07/25/2009

  Thank you for your review. I agree with everything you said. I think I rushed this one. I agree it could be so much more. Just wanted to get some feedback. Take care... : )
  
  Paul
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  Leemanchee on 07/24/2009

  That's ok, your not the first to get confused with the age.
  
  I just had to check to make sure, but yep, it does say.lol
  
  'I spent most of my time here, practically lived here. I liked it; Sam had all the coolest toys, games and videos; everything eleven-year-old boys could want, especially during the six week holidays. In September, we would be going to high school.'
  
  Yes, UK high school ends at 16. Then it's off out into the big world. You have option to apply to college if preferred. Otherwise it's time to get a job.
  
  I will let you know.

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